In my article I would like to support Peter Singers' argument that since we have a moral duty to save someone from drowning in a shallow pond, we have a moral duty to donate our money , when it is at no morally significant cost to us to do so, to save the lives of distant needy strangers. There are many reasons revolving around this topic, as it makes sense to help people in need just out of morality and trying to bring greater good. Furthermore, the fact that there is no significant cost to us makes it even more feasible. The topic, when broken down, includes many points that should be explained. First, donating money only applies to those who would like to save someone from drowning in a shallow pond and think it is morally right. For those who think like this, saving someone from drowning is almost like donating money and helping distant needy people in many ways. First, moral improvements result from our actions. Furthermore, in both cases there are slight inconveniences, but they are insignificant compared to the result being obtained. The other very important thing that needs to be highlighted in the argument is that we must help others without incurring any significant cost to ourselves. The argument in no sense argues that we should give up our own needs and comforts to help those in need because ultimately the goal is to bring greater good to all. The cost we are talking about here is the cost resulting from unnecessary consumption such as expensive clothes, cars, etc. that they are morally useless and can be diverted to a much better way. Let me start by explaining my argument and try to convince a fairly affluent family of 4 in the US by keeping the 2012 median income as the standard measure (US Go...... middle of paper ...... their way they are helping the society.Also, the taxes are very domestic in nature and therefore they would not be able to help the people who are in need and who perhaps are in international countries, this plays a role as the distant aspect of the issue. The liberal side of me understands that when money is involved people tend to get a little stiff due to obvious reasons, it's hard earned money and it's "technically" of the utmost importance to our survival in today's world, but the central idea is to help foreigners in need without any morally significant cost. We as members of society should not forget our responsibilities and duties and should therefore do what is most effective. Since it doesn't cost us much to donate to someone in need, we should definitely do so. Sources: US Government, . . Np, Web. 13 March. 2014. .